The Shell Marine Habitat Program was established to support marine and coastal habitats in:

Gulf of Mexico

North Aleutian Basin

North Slope Borough

Northwest Artic Borough areas of Alaska

Funds are used to support conservation and restoration activities that benefit important species and their habitats. Funds may be used for activities of:

Restoring oyster reefs

Protecting, restoring, and creating wetland habitats for

– Shorebirds
– Waterbirds
– Waterfowl

Monitoring habitats

Implementing protection strategies

Conducting applied research in targeted areas

Restoration opportunities

Funds may run between $50,000 and $1.6 million with a match requirement of 1:1 and a match over of 2:1. Eligible participants include educational institutions, local governments, and nonprofits. Applications must be submitted electronically through the NFWF system.

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